Provides background information on the Iran Nuclear Agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and the arguments of its defenders and critics. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the background and provisions of the deal which commits Iran to reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium and limiting further enrichment activities in exchange for sanctions relief. From the House of Lords Library

Latest in a series of annual reports presented to Congress on trade policy and all activities relating to the administration of international trade agreements. The country continued to run a deficit on trade in goods and a surplus on trade in services. From the U.S. International Trade Commission

Text of the agreement between Iran, the U.S. and the P5+1 partners to ensure that Iran’s nuclear programme will be peaceful. See also the Five Annexes to the agreement. From the White House and the European Union

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Provides a historical record of key legal developments involving U.S. foreign policy during 2014. From the State Department

Press conference where Secretary of State John Kerry announces details of the nuclear deal between Iran, the U.S., and the P5+1 partners, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. From the State Department

Provides background information on Iran’s nuclear program, the details of the Joint Plan of Action interim agreement of November 2013, and the efforts to reach a comprehensive agreement since April 2015. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Presents a detailed assessment of the energy sector impact of known and anticipated national climate pledges prior to the Paris, December 2015 climate summit, proposes a strategy to deliver a near-term peak in global energy-related GHG emissions, stresses the need to balance energy systems with climate goals, and recommends 4 pillars for COP21 success. From the International Energy Agency

Argues that the proposed trade agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, will provide an opportunity to work for lower tariff levels among participating Asian countries. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Annual review of the state of intellectual property rights protection and enforcement by U.S. trading partners around the world. The report identifies a wide range of concerns especially with practices in China, India, Russia, and Brazil. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Explains the basics of trade promotion authority, formerly called fast track, that lays out U.S. trade negotiating objectives, procedures for congressional-executive notification, and expedited legislative procedures under which such bills are considered. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Annual report on American telecommunications trade which identifies the major trade barriers faced by U.S. service and equipment suppliers. Also identifies issues to be targeted for enforcement efforts. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Volume 1 covers Drug and Chemical Control, while Volume 2 covers Money Laundering and Financial Crimes. From the State Department

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Examines the integration of U.S., Canadian, and Mexican agricultural and food markets as a result of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Also reviews important changes in production and consumption and recent disputes among the partners. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides a series of links to and summaries of policy papers relating to the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The papers cover such issues as impact of the partnership on agriculture, employment, the environment, food safety, and more. From the European Parliament

Annual report by the U.S. on the degree of China’s compliance with World Trade Organization commitments. Identifies areas where progress has been achieved and areas of concern. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Offers background information about the INF Treaty, U.S. concerns about Russian compliance with the treaty, and policy options for Congress in responding to concerns about Russian compliance. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Offers a set of links to previously issued Congressional Research Service reports on the issue of international agreements and domestic legislation concerning the treatment and interrogation of detainees. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

The second of two volumes that document U.S. efforts to achieve a negotiated settlement to the Arab-Israeli dispute during the Carter Administration. Covers the Camp David meetings between representatives of Egypt and Israel and the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty concluded in March 1979. From the State Department

Discusses broad themes related to nuclear cooperation with other countries including proliferation threats posed by civil nuclear commerce, the sagging market share of the U.S. nuclear industry, and bilateral relations with other countries. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the extent to which 20 countries involved with the U.S. in Free Trade Agreements are living up to provisions relating to protection of the environment and how well U.S. agencies are enforcing those provisions. From the Government Accountability Office

Examines the extent to which 20 countries involved with 14 Free Trade Agreements with the U.S. are living up to provisions relating to fundamental labor rights and how well U.S. agencies are enforcing those provisions. From the Government Accountability Office

Report covers military activities in Afghanistan by U.S. forces from April through September 2014 and describes the transition from combat mission to training and counterterrorism assistance. Also covers signing of U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement. From the Defense Department